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Pico de Gallo

Pico de Gallo in a bowl
Makes: 6 servings
Cook Time: 20 minutes

A fantastic recipe to try when your garden or market is overflowing with fresh, flavorful tomatoes!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups onion, chopped
  • 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 3 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl.
  3. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Notes

Use to season your family meals or serve with tortilla chips.

Learn more about:

Source:

Healthy Latino Recipes Made with Love
California Department of Health Services
California Latino 5-A-Day Campaign

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 33
Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 102 mg
Carbohydrates 7 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 4 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 1 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 17 mg
Iron 0 mg
Potassium 240 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 33
Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 7 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 4 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 1 g
Minerals
Calcium 17 mg
Potassium 240 mg
Sodium 102 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 0 mg
Magnesium 12 mg
Phosphorus 32 mg
Selenium 0 mg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 26 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 25 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 9 mcg
Folate 18 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.0 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 8 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 3/4 cups